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- Racing Suit Worn by Bob Summers While Winning New Land Speed Record, 1965 - Bob Summers of Ontario, California, wore this racing suit when he achieved a new wheel-driven land speed record of 409.277 miles per hour on November 12, 1965. Summers was in Goldenrod, the sleek four-engine car he built with his brother Bill. The Summers brothers' record stood until 1991.
- November 12, 1965
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Racing Suit Worn by Bob Summers While Winning New Land Speed Record, 1965
Bob Summers of Ontario, California, wore this racing suit when he achieved a new wheel-driven land speed record of 409.277 miles per hour on November 12, 1965. Summers was in Goldenrod, the sleek four-engine car he built with his brother Bill. The Summers brothers' record stood until 1991.
- Racing Suit Worn by Joey Logano While Competing in the Ford EcoBoost 400 Race, Homestead, Florida, 2018 - Joey Logano was just 18 when he debuted in NASCAR's top-level Cup Series in 2009. In the 2018 season, he earned three wins, 13 top-five finishes, and 26 top-ten finishes. Logano wore this suit in that season's final race, at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He won the race and clinched the 2018 Monster Energy Cup Series championship.
- November 18, 2018
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Racing Suit Worn by Joey Logano While Competing in the Ford EcoBoost 400 Race, Homestead, Florida, 2018
Joey Logano was just 18 when he debuted in NASCAR's top-level Cup Series in 2009. In the 2018 season, he earned three wins, 13 top-five finishes, and 26 top-ten finishes. Logano wore this suit in that season's final race, at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He won the race and clinched the 2018 Monster Energy Cup Series championship.
- Racing Suit Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing in Sports Car Club of America Events, circa 1985 - Lyn St. James joined the Sports Car Club of America in 1973 and earned Florida Regional Championship titles in 1975 and 1976. St. James turned pro in 1979. Over the next 12 years, she earned wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, and she competed twice in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- circa 1985
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Racing Suit Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing in Sports Car Club of America Events, circa 1985
Lyn St. James joined the Sports Car Club of America in 1973 and earned Florida Regional Championship titles in 1975 and 1976. St. James turned pro in 1979. Over the next 12 years, she earned wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, and she competed twice in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- Geoffrey Beene Jumpsuit, circa 1985 -
- circa 1985
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Geoffrey Beene Jumpsuit, circa 1985
- Paper Jumpsuit, 1966-1968 - The Scott Paper company's surprise success with its promotional paper dress started a trend for disposable fashion--other companies quickly jumped in. Mars of Asheville, a hosiery company, launched a colorful printed-paper fashion line in June 1966 under the label, Waste Basket Boutique. The company became the leading manufacturer of disposable fashion, producing over 80,000 garments each week at its height.
- 1966-1968
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Paper Jumpsuit, 1966-1968
The Scott Paper company's surprise success with its promotional paper dress started a trend for disposable fashion--other companies quickly jumped in. Mars of Asheville, a hosiery company, launched a colorful printed-paper fashion line in June 1966 under the label, Waste Basket Boutique. The company became the leading manufacturer of disposable fashion, producing over 80,000 garments each week at its height.
- NASCAR Racing Suit Worn by Bill Elliott, 1987 - On April 30, 1987, Bill Elliott set NASCAR's all-time qualifying record when he hit 212.809 miles per hour at Talladega Superspeedway in his 1987 Ford Thunderbird. Elliott won six Cup Series races that season, finishing second in the overall points standings. Elliott wore this jumpsuit during the 1987 season.
- 1987
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NASCAR Racing Suit Worn by Bill Elliott, 1987
On April 30, 1987, Bill Elliott set NASCAR's all-time qualifying record when he hit 212.809 miles per hour at Talladega Superspeedway in his 1987 Ford Thunderbird. Elliott won six Cup Series races that season, finishing second in the overall points standings. Elliott wore this jumpsuit during the 1987 season.
- Racing Jumpsuit Worn by Lyn St. James, 1995 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. St. James wore this racing jumpsuit during the 1995 season.
- 1995
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Racing Jumpsuit Worn by Lyn St. James, 1995
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. St. James wore this racing jumpsuit during the 1995 season.
- Racing Suit Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing in Sports Car Club of America Events, 1987-1988 - Lyn St. James joined the Sports Car Club of America in 1973 and earned Florida Regional Championship titles in 1975 and 1976. St. James turned pro in 1979. Over the next 12 years, she earned wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, and she competed twice in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- circa 1987
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Racing Suit Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing in Sports Car Club of America Events, 1987-1988
Lyn St. James joined the Sports Car Club of America in 1973 and earned Florida Regional Championship titles in 1975 and 1976. St. James turned pro in 1979. Over the next 12 years, she earned wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, and she competed twice in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- Racing Suit Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing in Sports Car Club of America Events, 1985-1986 - Lyn St. James joined the Sports Car Club of America in 1973 and earned Florida Regional Championship titles in 1975 and 1976. St. James turned pro in 1979. Over the next 12 years, she earned wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, and she competed twice in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- circa 1985
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Racing Suit Worn by Lyn St. James While Competing in Sports Car Club of America Events, 1985-1986
Lyn St. James joined the Sports Car Club of America in 1973 and earned Florida Regional Championship titles in 1975 and 1976. St. James turned pro in 1979. Over the next 12 years, she earned wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, and she competed twice in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- Racing Suit Worn by Sarah Fisher While Competing in the Homestead–Miami Indy 300 Race, 2009 - Sarah Fisher competed in her first IndyCar Series race in 1999. Her third-place finish at Kentucky Speedway in 2000 made her the first woman to earn an IndyCar podium position. Fisher formed her own team, Sarah Fisher Racing, in 2008. She retired from competitive driving after the 2010 season. Fisher wore this suit in October 2009 to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- 2009
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Racing Suit Worn by Sarah Fisher While Competing in the Homestead–Miami Indy 300 Race, 2009
Sarah Fisher competed in her first IndyCar Series race in 1999. Her third-place finish at Kentucky Speedway in 2000 made her the first woman to earn an IndyCar podium position. Fisher formed her own team, Sarah Fisher Racing, in 2008. She retired from competitive driving after the 2010 season. Fisher wore this suit in October 2009 to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.